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hid problem

Old Apr 15, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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My passenger side headlight flickers for about 4 seconds then dies? It started doing this after the rain 2 days ago. Anyone know any solutions?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Sometimes when I first turn it on the highbeam light also turns on but pretty dim for about 4 seconds and dies. Highbeam nor HID lowbeam lights work on the passenger side.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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might be the ballast or inverter. you may need to get it checked out at the dealership and have the parts replaced. be prepared, because they cost a couple hundred bucks.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Is the ballast or inverter the metal box on the bottom of the headlight assembly? I did have some condensation inside but I dont know how that would affect the metal box because the box is screwed shut. Should I buy a new one from ebay or something?
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Anyone? If the highbeams don't work as well does that mean its the ballast and not the bulb? I just want to make sure that it's not the bulb before I go and purchase a ballast.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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I would suggest to check the fuses first. Strangly enough from experience, if the fuse is busted, the HID will flicker just like a stroboscope
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